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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.02, 923.76 and 231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.02, 923.76 and 231 is: 346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.02 : 923.76 = 231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.02/923.76 = 231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.02x = 923.76 × 231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.02x = 213,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,388.56/616.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.40

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