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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.88, 928.45 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.88, 928.45 and 234.13 is: 351.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.88 : 928.45 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.88/928.45 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.88x = 928.45 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.88x = 217,373.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,373.36/618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.24

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