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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.22, 926.07 and 232.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.22, 926.07 and 232.50 is: 348.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.22 : 926.07 = 232.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.22/926.07 = 232.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.22x = 926.07 × 232.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.22x = 215,311.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,311.28/617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.84

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