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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.29, 1,381.86 and 227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.29, 1,381.86 and 227.93 is: 341.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.29 : 1,381.86 = 227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.29/1,381.86 = 227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.29x = 1,381.86 × 227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.29x = 314,960.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,960.44/921.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.87

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