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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.80, 935.65 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.80, 935.65 and 233.78 is: 350.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.80 : 935.65 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.80/935.65 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.80x = 935.65 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.80x = 218,736.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,736.26/623.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.65

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