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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.72, 931.36 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.72, 931.36 and 236 is: 354.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.72 : 931.36 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.72/931.36 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.72x = 931.36 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.72x = 219,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,800.96/620.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.11

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