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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.87, 925.06 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.87, 925.06 and 226.78 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.87 : 925.06 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.87/925.06 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.87x = 925.06 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.87x = 209,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,783.97/616.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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