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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.17, 936.01 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.17, 936.01 and 228.76 is: 343.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.17 : 936.01 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.17/936.01 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.17x = 936.01 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.17x = 214,118.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,118.31/624.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.04

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