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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.60, 927.40 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.60, 927.40 and 228.35 is: 342.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.60 : 927.40 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.60/927.40 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.60x = 927.40 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.60x = 211,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,774.63/618.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.34

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