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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 937.88 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 937.88 and 235.20 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 937.88 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/937.88 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 937.88 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 220,583.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,583.51/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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