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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.60, 920.08 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.60, 920.08 and 228.80 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.60 : 920.08 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.60/920.08 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.60x = 920.08 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.60x = 210,514.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,514.30/613.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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