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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.22, 929.77 and 235.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.22, 929.77 and 235.74 is: 353.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.22 : 929.77 = 235.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.22/929.77 = 235.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.22x = 929.77 × 235.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.22x = 219,183.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,183.98/620.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.40

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