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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.40, 916.92 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.40, 916.92 and 226.56 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.40 : 916.92 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.40/916.92 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.40x = 916.92 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.40x = 207,737.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,737.40/611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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