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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.44, 920.48 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.44, 920.48 and 228.80 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.44 : 920.48 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.44/920.48 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.44x = 920.48 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.44x = 210,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,605.82/613.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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