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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.29, 924.60 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.29, 924.60 and 226.34 is: 339.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.29 : 924.60 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.29/924.60 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.29x = 924.60 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.29x = 209,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,269.34/616.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.56

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