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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.96, 917.94 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.96, 917.94 and 227.20 is: 340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.96 : 917.94 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.96/917.94 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.96x = 917.94 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.96x = 208,555.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,555.97/611.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.80

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