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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.03, 936.17 and 239.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.03, 936.17 and 239.25 is: 358.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.03 : 936.17 = 239.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.03/936.17 = 239.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.03x = 936.17 × 239.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.03x = 223,977.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,977.48/624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.92

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