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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.28, 926.28 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.28, 926.28 and 232.56 is: 348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.28 : 926.28 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.28/926.28 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.28x = 926.28 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.28x = 215,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,415.68/617.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.98

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