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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.59, 932.39 and 236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.59, 932.39 and 236.84 is: 355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.59 : 932.39 = 236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.59/932.39 = 236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.59x = 932.39 × 236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.59x = 220,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,827.25/621.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.26

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