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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.25, 919.88 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.25, 919.88 and 228.50 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.25 : 919.88 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.25/919.88 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.25x = 919.88 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.25x = 210,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,192.58/613.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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