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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 937.60 and 234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 937.60 and 234.97 is: 352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 937.60 = 234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/937.60 = 234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 937.60 × 234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 220,307.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,307.87/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.52

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