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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.42, 933.62 and 237.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.42, 933.62 and 237.67 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.42 : 933.62 = 237.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.42/933.62 = 237.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.42x = 933.62 × 237.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.42x = 221,889.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,889.94/622.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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