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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.27, 926.82 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.27, 926.82 and 233.43 is: 349.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.27 : 926.82 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.27/926.82 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.27x = 926.82 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.27x = 216,347.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,347.59/618.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.92

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