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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.72, 927.96 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.72, 927.96 and 234 is: 350.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.72 : 927.96 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.72/927.96 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.72x = 927.96 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.72x = 217,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,142.64/618.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.95

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