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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.18, 932.00 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.18, 932.00 and 231.17 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.18 : 932.00 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.18/932.00 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.18x = 932.00 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.18x = 215,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,444.62/621.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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