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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 928.32 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 928.32 and 228.88 is: 343.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 928.32 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/928.32 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 928.32 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 212,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,473.88/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.32

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