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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.05, 923.54 and 225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.05, 923.54 and 225.77 is: 338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.05 : 923.54 = 225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.05/923.54 = 225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.05x = 923.54 × 225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.05x = 208,501.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,501.88/616.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.45

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