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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.52, 935.37 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.52, 935.37 and 238.50 is: 357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.52 : 935.37 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.52/935.37 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.52x = 935.37 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.52x = 223,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,085.75/623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.78

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