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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 928.16 and 233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 928.16 and 233.75 is: 350.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 928.16 = 233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/928.16 = 233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 928.16 × 233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 216,957.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,957.40/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.73

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