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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.64, 1,382.44 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.64, 1,382.44 and 228.32 is: 342.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.64 : 1,382.44 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.64/1,382.44 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.64x = 1,382.44 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.64x = 315,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,638.70/921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.48

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