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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 934.82 and 233.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 934.82 and 233.40 is: 349.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 934.82 = 233.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/934.82 = 233.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 934.82 × 233.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 218,186.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,186.99/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.85

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