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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.86, 933.99 and 232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.86, 933.99 and 232.92 is: 349.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.86 : 933.99 = 232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.86/933.99 = 232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.86x = 933.99 × 232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.86x = 217,544.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,544.95/622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.27

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