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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.26, 931.85 and 231.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.26, 931.85 and 231.18 is: 346.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.26 : 931.85 = 231.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.26/931.85 = 231.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.26x = 931.85 × 231.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.26x = 215,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,423.93/621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.76

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