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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.38, 933.53 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.38, 933.53 and 232.32 is: 348.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.38 : 933.53 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.38/933.53 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.38x = 933.53 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.38x = 216,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,876.53/622.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.46

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