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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.42, 937.10 and 234.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.42, 937.10 and 234.81 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.42 : 937.10 = 234.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.42/937.10 = 234.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.42x = 937.10 × 234.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.42x = 220,037.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,037.23/624.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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