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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.33, 938.46 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.33, 938.46 and 235.71 is: 353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.33 : 938.46 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.33/938.46 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.33x = 938.46 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.33x = 221,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,204.41/625.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.74

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