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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.08, 923.40 and 231.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.08, 923.40 and 231.12 is: 346.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.08 : 923.40 = 231.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.08/923.40 = 231.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.08x = 923.40 × 231.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.08x = 213,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,416.21/616.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.41

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