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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.71, 925.07 and 231.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.71, 925.07 and 231.96 is: 347.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.71 : 925.07 = 231.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.71/925.07 = 231.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.71x = 925.07 × 231.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.71x = 214,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,579.24/616.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.94

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