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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.83, 918.71 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.83, 918.71 and 227.81 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.83 : 918.71 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.83/918.71 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.83x = 918.71 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.83x = 209,293.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,293.34/612.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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