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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.23, 924.24 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.23, 924.24 and 205.37 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.23 : 924.24 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.23/924.24 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.23x = 924.24 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.23x = 189,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,812.95/616.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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