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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.48, 933.73 and 232.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.48, 933.73 and 232.48 is: 348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.48 : 933.73 = 232.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.48/933.73 = 232.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.48x = 933.73 × 232.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.48x = 217,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,071.51/622.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.72

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