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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.49, 936.99 and 234.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.49, 936.99 and 234.52 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.49 : 936.99 = 234.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.49/936.99 = 234.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.49x = 936.99 × 234.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.49x = 219,742.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,742.89/624.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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