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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.88, 919.04 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.88, 919.04 and 228 is: 341.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.88 : 919.04 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.88/919.04 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.88x = 919.04 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.88x = 209,541.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,541.12/612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.90

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