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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.47, 935.56 and 233.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.47, 935.56 and 233.74 is: 350.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.47 : 935.56 = 233.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.47/935.56 = 233.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.47x = 935.56 × 233.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.47x = 218,676.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,676.63/623.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.74

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