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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.13, 1,366.69 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.13, 1,366.69 and 227.13 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.13 : 1,366.69 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.13/1,366.69 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.13x = 1,366.69 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.13x = 310,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,416.30/911.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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