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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.46, 932.22 and 231.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.46, 932.22 and 231.56 is: 347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.46 : 932.22 = 231.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.46/932.22 = 231.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.46x = 932.22 × 231.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.46x = 215,867.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,867.19/621.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.36

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