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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.63, 932.74 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.63, 932.74 and 237.15 is: 355.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.63 : 932.74 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.63/932.74 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.63x = 932.74 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.63x = 221,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,194.03/621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.83

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