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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.61, 926.16 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.61, 926.16 and 227.55 is: 341.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.61 : 926.16 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.61/926.16 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.61x = 926.16 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.61x = 210,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,747.71/617.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.23

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