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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.15, 926.00 and 232.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.15, 926.00 and 232.31 is: 348.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.15 : 926.00 = 232.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.15/926.00 = 232.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.15x = 926.00 × 232.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.15x = 215,121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,121.08/617.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.57

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