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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.75, 928.40 and 234.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.75, 928.40 and 234.27 is: 351.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.75 : 928.40 = 234.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.75/928.40 = 234.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.75x = 928.40 × 234.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.75x = 217,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,495.10/618.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.51

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