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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.89, 925.23 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.89, 925.23 and 226.88 is: 340.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.89 : 925.23 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.89/925.23 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.89x = 925.23 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.89x = 209,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,911.56/616.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.27

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