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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.09, 924.04 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.09, 924.04 and 231.25 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.09 : 924.04 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.09/924.04 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.09x = 924.04 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.09x = 213,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,684.25/616.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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