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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.66, 926.61 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.66, 926.61 and 233.18 is: 349.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.66 : 926.61 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.66/926.61 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.66x = 926.61 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.66x = 216,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,066.92/617.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.82

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