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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.98, 927.96 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.98, 927.96 and 228.73 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.98 : 927.96 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.98/927.96 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.98x = 927.96 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.98x = 212,249.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,249.97/618.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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