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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.63, 1,367.45 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.63, 1,367.45 and 227.63 is: 341.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.63 : 1,367.45 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.63/1,367.45 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.63x = 1,367.45 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.63x = 311,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,264.67/911.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.44

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