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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.16, 924.30 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.16, 924.30 and 226.28 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.16 : 924.30 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.16/924.30 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.16x = 924.30 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.16x = 209,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,150.60/616.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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