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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.18, 935.55 and 233.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.18, 935.55 and 233.85 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.18 : 935.55 = 233.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.18/935.55 = 233.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.18x = 935.55 × 233.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.18x = 218,778.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,778.37/624.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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