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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 929.17, 1,393.74 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 929.17, 1,393.74 and 226.38 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    929.17 : 1,393.74 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    929.17/1,393.74 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    929.17x = 1,393.74 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    929.17x = 315,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,514.86/929.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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