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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.67, 927.71 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.67, 927.71 and 228.57 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.67 : 927.71 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.67/927.71 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.67x = 927.71 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.67x = 212,046.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,046.67/618.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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