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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.78, 934.20 and 238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.78, 934.20 and 238 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.78 : 934.20 = 238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.78/934.20 = 238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.78x = 934.20 × 238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.78x = 222,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,339.60/622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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