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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.10, 923.33 and 225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.10, 923.33 and 225.74 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.10 : 923.33 = 225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.10/923.33 = 225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.10x = 923.33 × 225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.10x = 208,426.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,426.77/616.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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