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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.93, 932.86 and 237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.93, 932.86 and 237.18 is: 355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.93 : 932.86 = 237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.93/932.86 = 237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.93x = 932.86 × 237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.93x = 221,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,255.73/621.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.76

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