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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.84, 919.17 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.84, 919.17 and 228 is: 341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.84 : 919.17 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.84/919.17 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.84x = 919.17 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.84x = 209,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,570.76/612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.97

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