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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 923.87 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 923.87 and 225.99 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 923.87 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/923.87 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 923.87 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 208,789.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,789.41/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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