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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.50, 935.39 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.50, 935.39 and 238.75 is: 358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.50 : 935.39 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.50/935.39 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.50x = 935.39 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.50x = 223,323.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,323.17/623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.18

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