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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.42, 938.60 and 235.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.42, 938.60 and 235.81 is: 353.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.42 : 938.60 = 235.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.42/938.60 = 235.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.42x = 938.60 × 235.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.42x = 221,331.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,331.27/625.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.89

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