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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.33, 927.60 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.33, 927.60 and 228.24 is: 342.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.33 : 927.60 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.33/927.60 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.33x = 927.60 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.33x = 211,715.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,715.42/618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.40

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