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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.15, 934.17 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.15, 934.17 and 238.67 is: 357.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.15 : 934.17 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.15/934.17 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.15x = 934.17 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.15x = 222,953.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,953.68/623.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.79

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