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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624, 936.45 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624, 936.45 and 239.25 is: 359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624 : 936.45 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624/936.45 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624x = 936.45 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624x = 224,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,045.66/624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.05

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