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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 932.28 and 236.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 932.28 and 236.50 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 932.28 = 236.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/932.28 = 236.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 932.28 × 236.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 220,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,484.22/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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