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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.92, 1,367.88 and 227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.92, 1,367.88 and 227.92 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.92 : 1,367.88 = 227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.92/1,367.88 = 227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.92x = 1,367.88 × 227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.92x = 311,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,767.21/911.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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