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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.66, 935.90 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.66, 935.90 and 238.91 is: 358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.66 : 935.90 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.66/935.90 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.66x = 935.90 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.66x = 223,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,595.87/623.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.52

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