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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.75, 935.64 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.75, 935.64 and 233.78 is: 350.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.75 : 935.64 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.75/935.64 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.75x = 935.64 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.75x = 218,729.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,729.24/623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.67

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