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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.08, 916.98 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.08, 916.98 and 226.42 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.08 : 916.98 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.08/916.98 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.08x = 916.98 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.08x = 207,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,622.61/611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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