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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.28, 917.32 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.28, 917.32 and 226.48 is: 339.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.28 : 917.32 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.28/917.32 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.28x = 917.32 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.28x = 207,754.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,754.63/611.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.87

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