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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.22, 931.26 and 236.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.22, 931.26 and 236.74 is: 354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.22 : 931.26 = 236.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.22/931.26 = 236.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.22x = 931.26 × 236.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.22x = 220,461.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,461.84/621.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.89

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