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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.66, 932.20 and 236.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.66, 932.20 and 236.64 is: 354.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.66 : 932.20 = 236.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.66/932.20 = 236.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.66x = 932.20 × 236.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.66x = 220,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,595.81/621.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.85

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