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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.24, 935.02 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.24, 935.02 and 238.52 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.24 : 935.02 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.24/935.02 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.24x = 935.02 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.24x = 223,020.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,020.97/623.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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