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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.28, 924.78 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.28, 924.78 and 231.56 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.28 : 924.78 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.28/924.78 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.28x = 924.78 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.28x = 214,142.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,142.06/616.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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