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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928.92, 1,393.37 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928.92, 1,393.37 and 226.13 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928.92 : 1,393.37 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928.92/1,393.37 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928.92x = 1,393.37 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928.92x = 315,079.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,079.89/928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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