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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 924.54 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 924.54 and 231.56 is: 347.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 924.54 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/924.54 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 924.54 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 214,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,089.66/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.19

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