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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.97, 936.03 and 233.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.97, 936.03 and 233.91 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.97 : 936.03 = 233.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.97/936.03 = 233.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.97x = 936.03 × 233.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.97x = 218,946.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,946.78/623.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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