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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.65, 932.43 and 231.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.65, 932.43 and 231.64 is: 347.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.65 : 932.43 = 231.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.65/932.43 = 231.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.65x = 932.43 × 231.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.65x = 215,988.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,988.09/621.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.44

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