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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.22, 927.47 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.22, 927.47 and 228.22 is: 342.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.22 : 927.47 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.22/927.47 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.22x = 927.47 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.22x = 211,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,667.20/618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.38

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