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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.02, 933.68 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.02, 933.68 and 238.06 is: 356.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.02 : 933.68 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.02/933.68 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.02x = 933.68 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.02x = 222,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,267.19/623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.76

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