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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.22, 927.57 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.22, 927.57 and 233.50 is: 350.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.22 : 927.57 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.22/927.57 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.22x = 927.57 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.22x = 216,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,587.60/618.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.34

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