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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.02, 927.39 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.02, 927.39 and 228.30 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.02 : 927.39 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.02/927.39 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.02x = 927.39 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.02x = 211,718.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,718.50/618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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