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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.89, 928.36 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.89, 928.36 and 228.93 is: 343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.89 : 928.36 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.89/928.36 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.89x = 928.36 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.89x = 212,526.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,526.26/618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.40

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