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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 935.04 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 935.04 and 238.48 is: 357.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 935.04 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/935.04 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 935.04 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 222,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,988.34/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.77

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