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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 925.83 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 925.83 and 227.30 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 925.83 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/925.83 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 925.83 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 210,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,436.53/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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