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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.12, 924.06 and 226.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.12, 924.06 and 226.36 is: 339.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.12 : 924.06 = 226.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.12/924.06 = 226.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.12x = 924.06 × 226.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.12x = 209,170.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,170.22/616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.50

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