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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.86, 934.53 and 238.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.86, 934.53 and 238.02 is: 357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.86 : 934.53 = 238.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.86/934.53 = 238.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.86x = 934.53 × 238.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.86x = 222,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,436.83/622.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.12

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