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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.51, 927.83 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.51, 927.83 and 233.76 is: 350.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.51 : 927.83 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.51/927.83 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.51x = 927.83 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.51x = 216,889.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,889.54/618.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.66

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