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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.80, 927.84 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.80, 927.84 and 233.76 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.80 : 927.84 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.80/927.84 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.80x = 927.84 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.80x = 216,891.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,891.88/618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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