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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.97, 932.78 and 231.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.97, 932.78 and 231.95 is: 347.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.97 : 932.78 = 231.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.97/932.78 = 231.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.97x = 932.78 × 231.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.97x = 216,358.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,358.94/621.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.86

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