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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.68, 927.73 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.68, 927.73 and 228.41 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.68 : 927.73 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.68/927.73 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.68x = 927.73 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.68x = 211,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,902.81/618.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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