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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.02, 916.26 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.02, 916.26 and 226 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.02 : 916.26 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.02/916.26 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.02x = 916.26 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.02x = 207,074.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,074.76/611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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