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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.86, 936.03 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.86, 936.03 and 239.02 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.86 : 936.03 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.86/936.03 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.86x = 936.03 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.86x = 223,729.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,729.89/623.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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