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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.38, 927.70 and 233.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.38, 927.70 and 233.63 is: 350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.38 : 927.70 = 233.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.38/927.70 = 233.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.38x = 927.70 × 233.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.38x = 216,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,733.33/618.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.49

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