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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.14, 936.75 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.14, 936.75 and 240.18 is: 359.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.14 : 936.75 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.14/936.75 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.14x = 936.75 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.14x = 224,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,988.62/625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.90

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