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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.10, 937.54 and 229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.10, 937.54 and 229.69 is: 344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.10 : 937.54 = 229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.10/937.54 = 229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.10x = 937.54 × 229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.10x = 215,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,341.09/625.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.49

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