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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.96, 930.88 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.96, 930.88 and 236.48 is: 354.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.96 : 930.88 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.96/930.88 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.96x = 930.88 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.96x = 220,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,134.50/620.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.51

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