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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.90, 937.35 and 234.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.90, 937.35 and 234.85 is: 352.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.90 : 937.35 = 234.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.90/937.35 = 234.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.90x = 937.35 × 234.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.90x = 220,136.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,136.65/624.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.28

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