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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.39, 931.74 and 231.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.39, 931.74 and 231.37 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.39 : 931.74 = 231.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.39/931.74 = 231.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.39x = 931.74 × 231.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.39x = 215,579.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,579.59/621.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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