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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.24, 916.78 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.24, 916.78 and 226.76 is: 340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.24 : 916.78 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.24/916.78 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.24x = 916.78 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.24x = 207,889.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,889.03/611.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.11

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