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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 925.29 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 925.29 and 226.96 is: 340.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 925.29 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/925.29 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 925.29 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 210,003.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,003.82/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.24

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