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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.40, 927.05 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.40, 927.05 and 233.92 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.40 : 927.05 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.40/927.05 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.40x = 927.05 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.40x = 216,855.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,855.54/618.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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