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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.27, 936.10 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.27, 936.10 and 234.26 is: 351.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.27 : 936.10 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.27/936.10 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.27x = 936.10 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.27x = 219,290.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,290.79/624.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.28

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