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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616, 923.76 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616, 923.76 and 226 is: 338.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616 : 923.76 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616/923.76 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616x = 923.76 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616x = 208,769.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,769.76/616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.91

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