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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.11, 923.62 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.11, 923.62 and 226.02 is: 338.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.11 : 923.62 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.11/923.62 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.11x = 923.62 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.11x = 208,758.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,758.62/616.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.83

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