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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.13, 927.56 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.13, 927.56 and 228.41 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.13 : 927.56 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.13/927.56 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.13x = 927.56 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.13x = 211,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,864.98/618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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