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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.21, 927.45 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.21, 927.45 and 228.33 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.21 : 927.45 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.21/927.45 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.21x = 927.45 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.21x = 211,764.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,764.66/618.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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