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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.34, 924.26 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.34, 924.26 and 226.22 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.34 : 924.26 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.34/924.26 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.34x = 924.26 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.34x = 209,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,080.34/616.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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