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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.52, 927.42 and 233.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.52, 927.42 and 233.32 is: 349.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.52 : 927.42 = 233.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.52/927.42 = 233.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.52x = 927.42 × 233.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.52x = 216,385.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,385.63/618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.84

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