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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.78, 1,384.12 and 229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.78, 1,384.12 and 229.44 is: 344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.78 : 1,384.12 = 229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.78/1,384.12 = 229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.78x = 1,384.12 × 229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.78x = 317,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,572.49/922.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.15

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