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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.42, 932.08 and 231.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.42, 932.08 and 231.24 is: 346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.42 : 932.08 = 231.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.42/932.08 = 231.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.42x = 932.08 × 231.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.42x = 215,534.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,534.18/621.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.84

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