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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 927.14 and 233.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 927.14 and 233.50 is: 350.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 927.14 = 233.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/927.14 = 233.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 927.14 × 233.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 216,487.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,487.19/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.01

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