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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.21, 931.56 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.21, 931.56 and 231.24 is: 346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.21 : 931.56 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.21/931.56 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.21x = 931.56 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.21x = 215,413.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,413.93/621.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.77

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