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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.56, 936.30 and 234.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.56, 936.30 and 234.30 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.56 : 936.30 = 234.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.56/936.30 = 234.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.56x = 936.30 × 234.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.56x = 219,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,375.09/624.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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