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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622.91, 934.77 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622.91, 934.77 and 238.16 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622.91 : 934.77 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622.91/934.77 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622.91x = 934.77 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622.91x = 222,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,624.82/622.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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