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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.72, 925.32 and 232.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.72, 925.32 and 232.24 is: 348.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.72 : 925.32 = 232.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.72/925.32 = 232.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.72x = 925.32 × 232.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.72x = 214,896.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,896.32/616.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.45

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