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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.43, 926.21 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.43, 926.21 and 232.68 is: 349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.43 : 926.21 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.43/926.21 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.43x = 926.21 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.43x = 215,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,509.38/617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.04

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