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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.63, 932.31 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.63, 932.31 and 236.88 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.63 : 932.31 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.63/932.31 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.63x = 932.31 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.63x = 220,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,845.59/621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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