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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.34, 926.38 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.34, 926.38 and 227.62 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.34 : 926.38 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.34/926.38 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.34x = 926.38 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.34x = 210,859.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,859.18/617.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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