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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.26, 920.02 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.26, 920.02 and 228.50 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.26 : 920.02 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.26/920.02 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.26x = 920.02 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.26x = 210,224.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,224.57/613.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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