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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.83, 935.82 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.83, 935.82 and 233.89 is: 350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.83 : 935.82 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.83/935.82 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.83x = 935.82 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.83x = 218,878.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,878.94/623.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.86

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