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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 936.07 and 233.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 936.07 and 233.90 is: 350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 936.07 = 233.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/936.07 = 233.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 936.07 × 233.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 218,946.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,946.77/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.90

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