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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.12, 927.33 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.12, 927.33 and 228.15 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.12 : 927.33 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.12/927.33 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.12x = 927.33 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.12x = 211,570.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,570.34/618.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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