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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.71, 932.31 and 231.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.71, 932.31 and 231.74 is: 347.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.71 : 932.31 = 231.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.71/932.31 = 231.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.71x = 932.31 × 231.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.71x = 216,053.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,053.52/621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.51

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