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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.33, 931.73 and 231.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.33, 931.73 and 231.26 is: 346.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.33 : 931.73 = 231.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.33/931.73 = 231.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.33x = 931.73 × 231.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.33x = 215,474.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,474.58/621.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.80

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