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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.73, 926.16 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.73, 926.16 and 227.54 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.73 : 926.16 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.73/926.16 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.73x = 926.16 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.73x = 210,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,733.82/617.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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