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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.76, 924.96 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.76, 924.96 and 231.92 is: 347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.76 : 924.96 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.76/924.96 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.76x = 924.96 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.76x = 214,516.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,516.72/616.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.81

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