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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.54, 918.87 and 227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.54, 918.87 and 227.70 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.54 : 918.87 = 227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.54/918.87 = 227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.54x = 918.87 × 227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.54x = 209,226.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,226.70/612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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