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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 925.14 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 925.14 and 226.76 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 925.14 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/925.14 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 925.14 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 209,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,784.75/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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