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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.84, 932.88 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.84, 932.88 and 237.12 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.84 : 932.88 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.84/932.88 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.84x = 932.88 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.84x = 221,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,204.51/621.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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