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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.64, 936.98 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.64, 936.98 and 234.60 is: 351.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.64 : 936.98 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.64/936.98 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.64x = 936.98 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.64x = 219,815.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,815.51/624.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.91

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