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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.38, 925.84 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.38, 925.84 and 227.26 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.38 : 925.84 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.38/925.84 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.38x = 925.84 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.38x = 210,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,406.40/617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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