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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.80, 927.06 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.80, 927.06 and 228.08 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.80 : 927.06 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.80/927.06 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.80x = 927.06 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.80x = 211,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,439.21/617.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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