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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.52, 933.92 and 232.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.52, 933.92 and 232.52 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.52 : 933.92 = 232.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.52/933.92 = 232.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.52x = 933.92 × 232.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.52x = 217,155.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,155.08/622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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