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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.49, 932.49 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.49, 932.49 and 231.52 is: 347.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.49 : 932.49 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.49/932.49 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.49x = 932.49 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.49x = 215,890.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,890.08/621.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.37

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