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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 924.45 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 924.45 and 205.32 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 924.45 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/924.45 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 924.45 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 189,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,808.07/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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