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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.87, 936.91 and 234.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.87, 936.91 and 234.66 is: 351.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.87 : 936.91 = 234.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.87/936.91 = 234.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.87x = 936.91 × 234.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.87x = 219,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,855.30/624.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.84

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