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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.34, 935.85 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.34, 935.85 and 233.98 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.34 : 935.85 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.34/935.85 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.34x = 935.85 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.34x = 218,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,970.18/624.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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