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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.80, 934.30 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.80, 934.30 and 238.08 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.80 : 934.30 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.80/934.30 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.80x = 934.30 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.80x = 222,438.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,438.14/622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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