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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.36, 924.23 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.36, 924.23 and 205.35 is: 307.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.36 : 924.23 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.36/924.23 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.36x = 924.23 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.36x = 189,787.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,787.29/616.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.92

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