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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 931.86 and 231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 931.86 and 231.36 is: 346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 931.86 = 231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/931.86 = 231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 931.86 × 231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 215,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,595.13/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.81

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