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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.83, 932.11 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.83, 932.11 and 231.48 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.83 : 932.11 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.83/932.11 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.83x = 932.11 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.83x = 215,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,764.24/621.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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