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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.35, 927.42 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.35, 927.42 and 228.53 is: 342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.35 : 927.42 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.35/927.42 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.35x = 927.42 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.35x = 211,943.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,943.44/618.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.76

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