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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.50, 932.48 and 236.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.50, 932.48 and 236.75 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.50 : 932.48 = 236.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.50/932.48 = 236.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.50x = 932.48 × 236.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.50x = 220,763.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,763.46/621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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