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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.63, 917.58 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.63, 917.58 and 226.88 is: 340.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.63 : 917.58 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.63/917.58 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.63x = 917.58 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.63x = 208,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,175.96/611.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.37

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