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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.28, 1,381.87 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.28, 1,381.87 and 227.95 is: 341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.28 : 1,381.87 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.28/1,381.87 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.28x = 1,381.87 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.28x = 314,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,997.27/921.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.91

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