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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.58, 924.45 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.58, 924.45 and 231.50 is: 347.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.58 : 924.45 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.58/924.45 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.58x = 924.45 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.58x = 214,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,010.18/616.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.09

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