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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 928.35 and 228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 928.35 and 228.97 is: 343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 928.35 = 228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/928.35 = 228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 928.35 × 228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 212,564.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,564.30/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.63

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