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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.75, 926.70 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.75, 926.70 and 227.66 is: 341.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.75 : 926.70 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.75/926.70 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.75x = 926.70 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.75x = 210,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,967.03/617.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.51

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