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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 931.93 and 237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 931.93 and 237.17 is: 355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 931.93 = 237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/931.93 = 237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 931.93 × 237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 221,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,020.59/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.54

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