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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.72, 934.32 and 238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.72, 934.32 and 238.24 is: 357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.72 : 934.32 = 238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.72/934.32 = 238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.72x = 934.32 × 238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.72x = 222,592.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,592.40/622.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.45

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