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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.21, 930.31 and 235.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.21, 930.31 and 235.46 is: 353.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.21 : 930.31 = 235.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.21/930.31 = 235.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.21x = 930.31 × 235.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.21x = 219,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,045.55/620.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.18

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