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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.23, 1,383.55 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.23, 1,383.55 and 306.14 is: 459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.23 : 1,383.55 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.23/1,383.55 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.23x = 1,383.55 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.23x = 423,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,552.31/922.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.27

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