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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.54, 931.99 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.54, 931.99 and 231.52 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.54 : 931.99 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.54/931.99 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.54x = 931.99 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.54x = 215,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,774.32/621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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