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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 926.27 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 926.27 and 227.54 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 926.27 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/926.27 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 926.27 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 210,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,764.65/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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