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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.44, 925.80 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.44, 925.80 and 232.48 is: 348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.44 : 925.80 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.44/925.80 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.44x = 925.80 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.44x = 215,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,229.98/617.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.58

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