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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.47, 933.81 and 232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.47, 933.81 and 232.46 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.47 : 933.81 = 232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.47/933.81 = 232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.47x = 933.81 × 232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.47x = 217,073.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,073.47/622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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