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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 925.08 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 925.08 and 226.83 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 925.08 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/925.08 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 925.08 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 209,833.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,833.31/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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