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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 932.26 and 231.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 932.26 and 231.45 is: 347.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 932.26 = 231.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/932.26 = 231.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 932.26 × 231.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 215,771.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,771.58/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.20

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