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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.50, 928.20 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.50, 928.20 and 233.75 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.50 : 928.20 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.50/928.20 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.50x = 928.20 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.50x = 216,966.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,966.75/618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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