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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623, 935.04 and 238.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623, 935.04 and 238.25 is: 357.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623 : 935.04 = 238.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623/935.04 = 238.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623x = 935.04 × 238.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623x = 222,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,773.28/623
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.58

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