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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.63, 924.63 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.63, 924.63 and 226.53 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.63 : 924.63 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.63/924.63 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.63x = 924.63 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.63x = 209,457.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,457.61/616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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