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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.58, 1,367.37 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.58, 1,367.37 and 227.58 is: 341.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.58 : 1,367.37 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.58/1,367.37 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.58x = 1,367.37 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.58x = 311,186.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,186.06/911.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.37

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