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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.08, 932.40 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.08, 932.40 and 237.12 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.08 : 932.40 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.08/932.40 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.08x = 932.40 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.08x = 221,090.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,090.69/622.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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