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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 928.92 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 928.92 and 229.20 is: 343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 928.92 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/928.92 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 928.92 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 212,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,910.00/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.98

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