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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.08, 925.20 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.08, 925.20 and 232 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.08 : 925.20 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.08/925.20 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.08x = 925.20 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.08x = 214,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,646.40/617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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