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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.70, 925.25 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.70, 925.25 and 226.82 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.70 : 925.25 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.70/925.25 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.70x = 925.25 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.70x = 209,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,866.38/616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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