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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 924.53 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 924.53 and 226.40 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 924.53 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/924.53 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 924.53 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 209,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,307.84/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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