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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.76, 917.76 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.76, 917.76 and 227 is: 340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.76 : 917.76 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.76/917.76 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.76x = 917.76 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.76x = 208,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,331.52/611.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.54

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