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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.42, 924.45 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.42, 924.45 and 226.45 is: 339.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.42 : 924.45 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.42/924.45 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.42x = 924.45 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.42x = 209,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,341.70/616.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.61

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