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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.28, 935.32 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.28, 935.32 and 238.52 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.28 : 935.32 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.28/935.32 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.28x = 935.32 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.28x = 223,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,092.53/623.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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