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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.74, 935.64 and 233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.74, 935.64 and 233.70 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.74 : 935.64 = 233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.74/935.64 = 233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.74x = 935.64 × 233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.74x = 218,657.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,657.90/623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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