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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.36, 926.32 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.36, 926.32 and 232.48 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.36 : 926.32 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.36/926.32 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.36x = 926.32 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.36x = 215,350.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,350.87/617.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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