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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.31, 1,383.18 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.31, 1,383.18 and 264.14 is: 396.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.31 : 1,383.18 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.31/1,383.18 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.31x = 1,383.18 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.31x = 365,346.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,346.25/922.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.12

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