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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.10, 916.20 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.10, 916.20 and 226.08 is: 338.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.10 : 916.20 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.10/916.20 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.10x = 916.20 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.10x = 207,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,134.50/611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.95

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