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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.33, 927.74 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.33, 927.74 and 207.48 is: 311.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.33 : 927.74 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.33/927.74 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.33x = 927.74 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.33x = 192,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,485.11/618.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.30

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