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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.31, 927.93 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.31, 927.93 and 228.55 is: 342.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.31 : 927.93 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.31/927.93 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.31x = 927.93 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.31x = 212,075.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,075.43/618.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.99

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