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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 925.62 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 925.62 and 227.07 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 925.62 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/925.62 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 925.62 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 210,180.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,180.53/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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