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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.13, 934.85 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.13, 934.85 and 238.38 is: 357.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.13 : 934.85 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.13/934.85 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.13x = 934.85 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.13x = 222,849.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,849.54/623.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.63

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