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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.72, 925.16 and 226.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.72, 925.16 and 226.68 is: 340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.72 : 925.16 = 226.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.72/925.16 = 226.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.72x = 925.16 × 226.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.72x = 209,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,709.51/616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.04

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