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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.41, 936.49 and 234.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.41, 936.49 and 234.34 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.41 : 936.49 = 234.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.41/936.49 = 234.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.41x = 936.49 × 234.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.41x = 219,457.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,457.07/624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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