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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.88, 926.52 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.88, 926.52 and 233.16 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.88 : 926.52 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.88/926.52 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.88x = 926.52 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.88x = 216,027.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,027.40/617.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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