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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.20, 932.40 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.20, 932.40 and 237 is: 355.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.20 : 932.40 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.20/932.40 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.20x = 932.40 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.20x = 220,978.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,978.80/622.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.16

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