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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.87, 928.07 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.87, 928.07 and 228.81 is: 343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.87 : 928.07 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.87/928.07 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.87x = 928.07 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.87x = 212,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,350.55/618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.13

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