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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 931.93 and 236.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 931.93 and 236.63 is: 354.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 931.93 = 236.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/931.93 = 236.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 931.93 × 236.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 220,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,522.60/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.74

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