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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.48, 936.87 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.48, 936.87 and 234.60 is: 351.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.48 : 936.87 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.48/936.87 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.48x = 936.87 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.48x = 219,789.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,789.70/624.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.96

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