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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.33, 924.40 and 205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.33, 924.40 and 205.46 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.33 : 924.40 = 205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.33/924.40 = 205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.33x = 924.40 × 205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.33x = 189,927.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,927.22/616.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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