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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.96, 933.07 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.96, 933.07 and 231.90 is: 347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.96 : 933.07 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.96/933.07 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.96x = 933.07 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.96x = 216,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,378.93/621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.90

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