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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.88, 925.56 and 227.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.88, 925.56 and 227.00 is: 340.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.88 : 925.56 = 227.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.88/925.56 = 227.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.88x = 925.56 × 227.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.88x = 210,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,104.43/616.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.59

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