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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.29, 926.10 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.29, 926.10 and 227.34 is: 341.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.29 : 926.10 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.29/926.10 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.29x = 926.10 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.29x = 210,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,539.57/617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.07

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