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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.66, 928.23 and 234.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.66, 928.23 and 234.18 is: 351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.66 : 928.23 = 234.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.66/928.23 = 234.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.66x = 928.23 × 234.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.66x = 217,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,372.90/618.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.36

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