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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.58, 931.85 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.58, 931.85 and 231.36 is: 346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.58 : 931.85 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.58/931.85 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.58x = 931.85 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.58x = 215,598.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,598.20/621.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.85

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