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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.86, 916.29 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.86, 916.29 and 226.14 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.86 : 916.29 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.86/916.29 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.86x = 916.29 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.86x = 207,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,209.82/610.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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