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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.21, 931.81 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.21, 931.81 and 236.46 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.21 : 931.81 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.21/931.81 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.21x = 931.81 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.21x = 220,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,329.95/621.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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