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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.68, 924.73 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.68, 924.73 and 226.41 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.68 : 924.73 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.68/924.73 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.68x = 924.73 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.68x = 209,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,368.12/616.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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