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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.18, 926.97 and 233.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.18, 926.97 and 233.34 is: 349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.18 : 926.97 = 233.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.18/926.97 = 233.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.18x = 926.97 × 233.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.18x = 216,299.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,299.18/618.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.90

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