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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.67, 926.18 and 227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.67, 926.18 and 227.65 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.67 : 926.18 = 227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.67/926.18 = 227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.67x = 926.18 × 227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.67x = 210,844.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,844.88/617.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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