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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.11, 691.16 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.11, 691.16 and 227.01 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.11 : 691.16 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.11/691.16 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.11x = 691.16 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.11x = 156,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,895.64/461.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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