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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.50, 916.02 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.50, 916.02 and 225.76 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.50 : 916.02 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.50/916.02 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.50x = 916.02 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.50x = 206,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,800.68/610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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