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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.21, 934.82 and 233.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.21, 934.82 and 233.20 is: 349.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.21 : 934.82 = 233.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.21/934.82 = 233.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.21x = 934.82 × 233.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.21x = 217,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,994.18/623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.79

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