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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 927 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 927 and 228.29 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 927 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/927 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 927 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 211,624.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,624.83/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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