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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 935.60 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 935.60 and 238.88 is: 358.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 935.60 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/935.60 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 935.60 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 223,492.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,492.05/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.36

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