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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.59, 935.85 and 233.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.59, 935.85 and 233.95 is: 351.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.59 : 935.85 = 233.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.59/935.85 = 233.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.59x = 935.85 × 233.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.59x = 218,942.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,942.11/623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.10

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