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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.84, 926.64 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.84, 926.64 and 227.78 is: 341.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.84 : 926.64 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.84/926.64 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.84x = 926.64 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.84x = 211,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,070.06/617.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.63

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