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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.48, 924.66 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.48, 924.66 and 226.51 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.48 : 924.66 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.48/924.66 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.48x = 924.66 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.48x = 209,444.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,444.74/616.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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