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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.91, 933.27 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.91, 933.27 and 237.16 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.91 : 933.27 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.91/933.27 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.91x = 933.27 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.91x = 221,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,334.31/621.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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