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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.89, 928.33 and 233.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.89, 928.33 and 233.87 is: 350.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.89 : 928.33 = 233.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.89/928.33 = 233.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.89x = 928.33 × 233.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.89x = 217,103.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,103.31/618.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.80

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