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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.12, 916.71 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.12, 916.71 and 226.28 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.12 : 916.71 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.12/916.71 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.12x = 916.71 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.12x = 207,433.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,433.14/611.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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