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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.73, 927.66 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.73, 927.66 and 228.54 is: 342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.73 : 927.66 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.73/927.66 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.73x = 927.66 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.73x = 212,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,007.42/618.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.65

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