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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.46, 937.58 and 235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.46, 937.58 and 235.14 is: 352.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.46 : 937.58 = 235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.46/937.58 = 235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.46x = 937.58 × 235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.46x = 220,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,457.87/625.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.48

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