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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.25, 924.38 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.25, 924.38 and 226.31 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.25 : 924.38 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.25/924.38 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.25x = 924.38 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.25x = 209,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,190.68/616.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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