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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.90, 924.32 and 226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.90, 924.32 and 226.27 is: 339.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.90 : 924.32 = 226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.90/924.32 = 226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.90x = 924.32 × 226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.90x = 209,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,149.05/615.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.58

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