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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.56, 920.48 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.56, 920.48 and 228.81 is: 343.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.56 : 920.48 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.56/920.48 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.56x = 920.48 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.56x = 210,615.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,615.03/613.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.27

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