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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.45, 925.89 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.45, 925.89 and 227.18 is: 340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.45 : 925.89 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.45/925.89 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.45x = 925.89 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.45x = 210,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,343.69/617.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.67

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