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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 927.89 and 228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 927.89 and 228.85 is: 343.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 927.89 = 228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/927.89 = 228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 927.89 × 228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 212,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,342.99/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.23

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