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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.64, 925.92 and 227.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.64, 925.92 and 227.56 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.64 : 925.92 = 227.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.64/925.92 = 227.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.64x = 925.92 × 227.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.64x = 210,702.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,702.36/617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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