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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.21, 1,383.33 and 305.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.21, 1,383.33 and 305.95 is: 458.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.21 : 1,383.33 = 305.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.21/1,383.33 = 305.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.21x = 1,383.33 × 305.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.21x = 423,229.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,229.81/922.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.93

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