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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.50, 920.25 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.50, 920.25 and 228.75 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.50 : 920.25 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.50/920.25 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.50x = 920.25 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.50x = 210,507.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,507.19/613.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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