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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.53, 1,383.75 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.53, 1,383.75 and 229.20 is: 343.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.53 : 1,383.75 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.53/1,383.75 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.53x = 1,383.75 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.53x = 317,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,148.58/922.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.78

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