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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.26, 932.15 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.26, 932.15 and 236.78 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.26 : 932.15 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.26/932.15 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.26x = 932.15 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.26x = 220,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,714.48/621.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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