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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.25, 916.88 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.25, 916.88 and 226.50 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.25 : 916.88 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.25/916.88 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.25x = 916.88 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.25x = 207,673.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,673.32/611.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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