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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.65, 924.70 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.65, 924.70 and 231.63 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.65 : 924.70 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.65/924.70 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.65x = 924.70 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.65x = 214,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,188.26/616.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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