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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.50, 932.28 and 236.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.50, 932.28 and 236.78 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.50 : 932.28 = 236.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.50/932.28 = 236.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.50x = 932.28 × 236.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.50x = 220,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,745.26/621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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