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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.43, 938.15 and 235.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.43, 938.15 and 235.42 is: 353.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.43 : 938.15 = 235.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.43/938.15 = 235.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.43x = 938.15 × 235.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.43x = 220,855.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,855.75/625.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.12

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