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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.92, 928.39 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.92, 928.39 and 228.92 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.92 : 928.39 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.92/928.39 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.92x = 928.39 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.92x = 212,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,527.04/618.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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