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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.59, 925.36 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.59, 925.36 and 226.96 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.59 : 925.36 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.59/925.36 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.59x = 925.36 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.59x = 210,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,019.71/616.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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