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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 927.84 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 927.84 and 228.68 is: 342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 927.84 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/927.84 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 927.84 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 212,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,178.45/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.80

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