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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.70, 932.89 and 231.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.70, 932.89 and 231.69 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.70 : 932.89 = 231.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.70/932.89 = 231.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.70x = 932.89 × 231.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.70x = 216,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,137.42/621.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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