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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.28, 932.16 and 236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.28, 932.16 and 236.56 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.28 : 932.16 = 236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.28/932.16 = 236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.28x = 932.16 × 236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.28x = 220,511.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,511.77/621.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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