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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.77, 927.02 and 228.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.77, 927.02 and 228.05 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.77 : 927.02 = 228.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.77/927.02 = 228.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.77x = 927.02 × 228.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.77x = 211,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,401.14/617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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