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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 916.86 and 226.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 916.86 and 226.44 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 916.86 = 226.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/916.86 = 226.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 916.86 × 226.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 207,613.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,613.78/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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