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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 934.56 and 238.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 934.56 and 238.28 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 934.56 = 238.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/934.56 = 238.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 934.56 × 238.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 222,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,686.96/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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