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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 924.12 and 231.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 924.12 and 231.68 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 924.12 = 231.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/924.12 = 231.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 924.12 × 231.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 214,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,100.12/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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