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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 927.11 and 227.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 927.11 and 227.99 is: 341.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 927.11 = 227.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/927.11 = 227.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 927.11 × 227.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 211,366.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,366.03/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.88

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