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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.58, 932.74 and 231.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.58, 932.74 and 231.52 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.58 : 932.74 = 231.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.58/932.74 = 231.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.58x = 932.74 × 231.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.58x = 215,947.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,947.96/621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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