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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.27, 924.24 and 205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.27, 924.24 and 205.42 is: 308.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.27 : 924.24 = 205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.27/924.24 = 205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.27x = 924.24 × 205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.27x = 189,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,857.38/616.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.08

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