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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.81, 928.58 and 229.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.81, 928.58 and 229.09 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.81 : 928.58 = 229.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.81/928.58 = 229.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.81x = 928.58 × 229.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.81x = 212,722.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,722.60/618.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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