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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.43, 927.65 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.43, 927.65 and 228.72 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.43 : 927.65 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.43/927.65 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.43x = 927.65 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.43x = 212,172.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,172.11/618.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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