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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.29, 936.45 and 234.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.29, 936.45 and 234.23 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.29 : 936.45 = 234.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.29/936.45 = 234.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.29x = 936.45 × 234.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.29x = 219,340.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,340.00/624.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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