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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.96, 936.10 and 233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.96, 936.10 and 233.97 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.96 : 936.10 = 233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.96/936.10 = 233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.96x = 936.10 × 233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.96x = 219,019.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,019.32/623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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