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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 925.40 and 232.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 925.40 and 232.10 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 925.40 = 232.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/925.40 = 232.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 925.40 × 232.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 214,780.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,780.13/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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