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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.50, 932.35 and 231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.50, 932.35 and 231.50 is: 347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.50 : 932.35 = 231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.50/932.35 = 231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.50x = 932.35 × 231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.50x = 215,840.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,840.78/621.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.29

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