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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 925.75 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 925.75 and 227.22 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 925.75 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/925.75 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 925.75 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 210,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,348.92/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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