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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.71, 930.51 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.71, 930.51 and 236.23 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.71 : 930.51 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.71/930.51 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.71x = 930.51 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.71x = 219,812.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,812.05/620.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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