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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 926.52 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 926.52 and 227.70 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 926.52 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/926.52 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 926.52 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 210,968.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,968.60/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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