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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.12, 931.56 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.12, 931.56 and 231.36 is: 347.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.12 : 931.56 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.12/931.56 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.12x = 931.56 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.12x = 215,525.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,525.72/621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.00

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