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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.41, 932.52 and 236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.41, 932.52 and 236.66 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.41 : 932.52 = 236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.41/932.52 = 236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.41x = 932.52 × 236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.41x = 220,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,690.18/621.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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