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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.58, 917.73 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.58, 917.73 and 226.92 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.58 : 917.73 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.58/917.73 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.58x = 917.73 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.58x = 208,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,251.29/611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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