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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.33, 932.65 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.33, 932.65 and 237.37 is: 355.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.33 : 932.65 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.33/932.65 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.33x = 932.65 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.33x = 221,381.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,381.10/622.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.73

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