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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.31, 936.51 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.31, 936.51 and 239.56 is: 359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.31 : 936.51 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.31/936.51 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.31x = 936.51 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.31x = 224,353.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,353.58/624.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.36

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