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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.24, 924.16 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.24, 924.16 and 231.44 is: 347.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.24 : 924.16 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.24/924.16 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.24x = 924.16 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.24x = 213,887.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,887.59/616.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.08

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