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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.10, 927.10 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.10, 927.10 and 228.08 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.10 : 927.10 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.10/927.10 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.10x = 927.10 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.10x = 211,454.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,454.29/618.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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