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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.68, 917.54 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.68, 917.54 and 227.20 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.68 : 917.54 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.68/917.54 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.68x = 917.54 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.68x = 208,465.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,465.09/611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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