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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.48, 938.37 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.48, 938.37 and 235.60 is: 353.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.48 : 938.37 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.48/938.37 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.48x = 938.37 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.48x = 221,079.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,079.97/625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.46

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