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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.61, 928.32 and 228.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.61, 928.32 and 228.62 is: 343.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.61 : 928.32 = 228.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.61/928.32 = 228.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.61x = 928.32 × 228.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.61x = 212,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,227.02/618.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.07

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