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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.96, 924.78 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.96, 924.78 and 226.60 is: 339.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.96 : 924.78 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.96/924.78 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.96x = 924.78 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.96x = 209,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,555.15/616.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.66

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