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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.10, 932.03 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.10, 932.03 and 231.39 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.10 : 932.03 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.10/932.03 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.10x = 932.03 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.10x = 215,662.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,662.42/621.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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