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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.36, 917.12 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.36, 917.12 and 226.48 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.36 : 917.12 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.36/917.12 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.36x = 917.12 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.36x = 207,709.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,709.34/611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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