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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.19, 923.74 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.19, 923.74 and 225.97 is: 338.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.19 : 923.74 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.19/923.74 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.19x = 923.74 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.19x = 208,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,737.53/616.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.76

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