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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.74, 937.14 and 234.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.74, 937.14 and 234.70 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.74 : 937.14 = 234.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.74/937.14 = 234.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.74x = 937.14 × 234.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.74x = 219,946.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,946.76/624.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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