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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.85, 926.48 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.85, 926.48 and 228.04 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.85 : 926.48 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.85/926.48 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.85x = 926.48 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.85x = 211,274.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,274.58/617.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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