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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.15, 927.17 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.15, 927.17 and 228.14 is: 342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.15 : 927.17 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.15/927.17 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.15x = 927.17 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.15x = 211,518.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,518.79/618.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.18

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