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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 924.14 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 924.14 and 226.16 is: 339.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 924.14 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/924.14 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 924.14 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 209,003.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,003.50/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.25

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