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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 924.21 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 924.21 and 226.14 is: 339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 924.21 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/924.21 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 924.21 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 209,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,000.85/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.16

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