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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 916.32 and 226.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 916.32 and 226.24 is: 339.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 916.32 = 226.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/916.32 = 226.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 916.32 × 226.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 207,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,308.24/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.45

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