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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.81, 925.21 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.81, 925.21 and 227.09 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.81 : 925.21 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.81/925.21 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.81x = 925.21 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.81x = 210,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,101.31/616.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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