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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.95, 924.85 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.95, 924.85 and 226.69 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.95 : 924.85 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.95/924.85 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.95x = 924.85 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.95x = 209,652.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,652.35/616.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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