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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.13, 931.80 and 231.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.13, 931.80 and 231.13 is: 346.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.13 : 931.80 = 231.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.13/931.80 = 231.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.13x = 931.80 × 231.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.13x = 215,366.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,366.93/621.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.73

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