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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.79, 927.68 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.79, 927.68 and 228.54 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.79 : 927.68 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.79/927.68 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.79x = 927.68 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.79x = 212,013.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,013.44/618.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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