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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.26, 916.87 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.26, 916.87 and 226.50 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.26 : 916.87 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.26/916.87 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.26x = 916.87 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.26x = 207,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,671.06/611.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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