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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.47, 936.95 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.47, 936.95 and 239.99 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.47 : 936.95 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.47/936.95 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.47x = 936.95 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.47x = 224,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,857.43/624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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