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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.30, 926.31 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.30, 926.31 and 227.57 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.30 : 926.31 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.30/926.31 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.30x = 926.31 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.30x = 210,804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,804.27/617.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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