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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.24, 1,366.86 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.24, 1,366.86 and 227.24 is: 340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.24 : 1,366.86 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.24/1,366.86 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.24x = 1,366.86 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.24x = 310,605.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,605.27/911.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.86

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