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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 916.62 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 916.62 and 226.92 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 916.62 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/916.62 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 916.62 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 207,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,999.41/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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