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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.95, 924.12 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.95, 924.12 and 226.07 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.95 : 924.12 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.95/924.12 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.95x = 924.12 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.95x = 208,911.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,911.19/615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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