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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,367.04 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,367.04 and 227.36 is: 341.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,367.04 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,367.04 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,367.04 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 310,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,810.21/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.04

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