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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.13, 916.70 and 226.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.13, 916.70 and 226.38 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.13 : 916.70 = 226.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.13/916.70 = 226.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.13x = 916.70 × 226.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.13x = 207,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,522.55/611.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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