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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.21, 924.39 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.21, 924.39 and 226.12 is: 339.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.21 : 924.39 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.21/924.39 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.21x = 924.39 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.21x = 209,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,018.44/616.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.20

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