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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.44, 920.40 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.44, 920.40 and 228.72 is: 343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.44 : 920.40 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.44/920.40 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.44x = 920.40 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.44x = 210,513.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,513.89/613.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.17

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