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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.21, 924.99 and 226.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.21, 924.99 and 226.85 is: 339.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.21 : 924.99 = 226.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.21/924.99 = 226.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.21x = 924.99 × 226.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.21x = 209,833.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,833.98/617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.97

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