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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.72, 935.40 and 238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.72, 935.40 and 238.88 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.72 : 935.40 = 238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.72/935.40 = 238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.72x = 935.40 × 238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.72x = 223,448.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,448.35/623.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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