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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.82, 918.10 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.82, 918.10 and 227.34 is: 341.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.82 : 918.10 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.82/918.10 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.82x = 918.10 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.82x = 208,720.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,720.85/611.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.15

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