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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 932.48 and 231.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 932.48 and 231.76 is: 347.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 932.48 = 231.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/932.48 = 231.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 932.48 × 231.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 216,111.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,111.56/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.54

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