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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.92, 931.38 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.92, 931.38 and 236.44 is: 354.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.92 : 931.38 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.92/931.38 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.92x = 931.38 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.92x = 220,215.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,215.49/620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.66

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