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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.29, 927.60 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.29, 927.60 and 228.34 is: 342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.29 : 927.60 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.29/927.60 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.29x = 927.60 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.29x = 211,808.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,808.18/618.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.57

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