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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.20, 930.90 and 236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.20, 930.90 and 236 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.20 : 930.90 = 236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.20/930.90 = 236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.20x = 930.90 × 236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.20x = 219,692.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,692.40/621.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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