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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.36, 924.82 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.36, 924.82 and 231.48 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.36 : 924.82 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.36/924.82 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.36x = 924.82 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.36x = 214,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,077.33/616.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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