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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.33, 924.50 and 231.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.33, 924.50 and 231.31 is: 346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.33 : 924.50 = 231.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.33/924.50 = 231.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.33x = 924.50 × 231.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.33x = 213,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,846.10/616.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.97

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