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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 928.32 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 928.32 and 228.74 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 928.32 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/928.32 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 928.32 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 212,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,339.28/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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