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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.52, 917.28 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.52, 917.28 and 226.68 is: 340.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.52 : 917.28 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.52/917.28 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.52x = 917.28 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.52x = 207,929.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,929.03/611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.02

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