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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.72, 926.03 and 233.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.72, 926.03 and 233.24 is: 349.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.72 : 926.03 = 233.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.72/926.03 = 233.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.72x = 926.03 × 233.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.72x = 215,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,981.44/617.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.65

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