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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.40, 934.86 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.40, 934.86 and 238.68 is: 357.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.40 : 934.86 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.40/934.86 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.40x = 934.86 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.40x = 223,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,132.38/623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.93

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