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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.39, 926.75 and 233.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.39, 926.75 and 233.43 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.39 : 926.75 = 233.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.39/926.75 = 233.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.39x = 926.75 × 233.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.39x = 216,330.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,330.09/618.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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