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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.22, 936.57 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.22, 936.57 and 239.74 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.22 : 936.57 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.22/936.57 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.22x = 936.57 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.22x = 224,533.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,533.29/624.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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