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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.01, 916.65 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.01, 916.65 and 226.26 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.01 : 916.65 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.01/916.65 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.01x = 916.65 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.01x = 207,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,401.23/611.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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