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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.05, 932.45 and 231.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.05, 932.45 and 231.80 is: 347.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.05 : 932.45 = 231.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.05/932.45 = 231.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.05x = 932.45 × 231.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.05x = 216,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,141.91/622.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.47

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