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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.34, 932.01 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.34, 932.01 and 159.12 is: 238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.34 : 932.01 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.34/932.01 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.34x = 932.01 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.34x = 148,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,301.43/621.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.68

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