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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.25, 924.65 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.25, 924.65 and 231.77 is: 347.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.25 : 924.65 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.25/924.65 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.25x = 924.65 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.25x = 214,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,306.13/616.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.76

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