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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.73, 932.55 and 236.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.73, 932.55 and 236.71 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.73 : 932.55 = 236.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.73/932.55 = 236.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.73x = 932.55 × 236.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.73x = 220,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,743.91/621.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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