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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.36, 934.92 and 238.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.36, 934.92 and 238.48 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.36 : 934.92 = 238.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.36/934.92 = 238.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.36x = 934.92 × 238.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.36x = 222,959.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,959.72/623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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