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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.09, 924.01 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.09, 924.01 and 225.96 is: 338.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.09 : 924.01 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.09/924.01 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.09x = 924.01 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.09x = 208,787.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,787.05/616.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.89

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