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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.24, 925.36 and 227.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.24, 925.36 and 227.03 is: 340.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.24 : 925.36 = 227.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.24/925.36 = 227.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.24x = 925.36 × 227.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.24x = 210,079.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,079.29/617.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.35

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