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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.81, 937.31 and 234.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.81, 937.31 and 234.95 is: 352.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.81 : 937.31 = 234.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.81/937.31 = 234.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.81x = 937.31 × 234.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.81x = 220,219.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,219.23/624.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.46

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