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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.40, 933.36 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.40, 933.36 and 237.68 is: 356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.40 : 933.36 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.40/933.36 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.40x = 933.36 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.40x = 221,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,841.00/622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.43

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