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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.15, 931.75 and 231.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.15, 931.75 and 231.25 is: 346.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.15 : 931.75 = 231.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.15/931.75 = 231.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.15x = 931.75 × 231.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.15x = 215,467.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,467.19/621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.88

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