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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.16, 925.82 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.16, 925.82 and 227.11 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.16 : 925.82 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.16/925.82 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.16x = 925.82 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.16x = 210,257.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,257.22/617.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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