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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 931.89 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 931.89 and 236.50 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 931.89 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/931.89 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 931.89 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 220,391.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,391.99/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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