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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.74, 1,367.61 and 227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.74, 1,367.61 and 227.74 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.74 : 1,367.61 = 227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.74/1,367.61 = 227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.74x = 1,367.61 × 227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.74x = 311,459.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,459.50/911.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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