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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 916.68 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 916.68 and 226.36 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 916.68 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/916.68 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 916.68 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 207,499.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,499.68/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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