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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.90, 927.75 and 228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.90, 927.75 and 228.79 is: 342.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.90 : 927.75 = 228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.90/927.75 = 228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.90x = 927.75 × 228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.90x = 212,259.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,259.92/618.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.96

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