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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.34, 935.28 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.34, 935.28 and 238.50 is: 357.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.34 : 935.28 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.34/935.28 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.34x = 935.28 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.34x = 223,064.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,064.28/623.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.85

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