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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618, 927 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618, 927 and 233.40 is: 350.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618 : 927 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618/927 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618x = 927 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618x = 216,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,361.80/618
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.10

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