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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 925.80 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 925.80 and 227.28 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 925.80 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/925.80 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 925.80 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 210,415.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,415.82/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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