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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.14, 919.71 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.14, 919.71 and 228.12 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.14 : 919.71 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.14/919.71 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.14x = 919.71 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.14x = 209,804.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,804.25/613.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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