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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.46, 927.42 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.46, 927.42 and 233.44 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.46 : 927.42 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.46/927.42 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.46x = 927.42 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.46x = 216,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,493.73/618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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