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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.95, 932.92 and 231.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.95, 932.92 and 231.94 is: 347.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.95 : 932.92 = 231.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.95/932.92 = 231.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.95x = 932.92 × 231.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.95x = 216,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,382.04/621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.91

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