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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 925.56 and 232.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 925.56 and 232.38 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 925.56 = 232.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/925.56 = 232.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 925.56 × 232.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 215,081.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,081.63/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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