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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.83, 1,367.75 and 227.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.83, 1,367.75 and 227.83 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.83 : 1,367.75 = 227.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.83/1,367.75 = 227.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.83x = 1,367.75 × 227.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.83x = 311,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,614.48/911.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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