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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.03, 924.18 and 205.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.03, 924.18 and 205.21 is: 307.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.03 : 924.18 = 205.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.03/924.18 = 205.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.03x = 924.18 × 205.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.03x = 189,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,648.67/616.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.86

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