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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.76, 919.42 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.76, 919.42 and 228.04 is: 342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.76 : 919.42 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.76/919.42 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.76x = 919.42 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.76x = 209,664.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,664.54/612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.16

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