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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.17, 927.02 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.17, 927.02 and 228.12 is: 342.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.17 : 927.02 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.17/927.02 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.17x = 927.02 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.17x = 211,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,470.66/618.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.09

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