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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.81, 935.17 and 233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.81, 935.17 and 233.55 is: 350.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.81 : 935.17 = 233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.81/935.17 = 233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.81x = 935.17 × 233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.81x = 218,408.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,408.37/623.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.12

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