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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.47, 932.31 and 231.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.47, 932.31 and 231.46 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.47 : 932.31 = 231.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.47/932.31 = 231.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.47x = 932.31 × 231.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.47x = 215,790.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,790.14/621.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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