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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.62, 933.69 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.62, 933.69 and 232.56 is: 348.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.62 : 933.69 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.62/933.69 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.62x = 933.69 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.62x = 217,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,138.95/622.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.75

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