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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.52, 938.42 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.52, 938.42 and 235.52 is: 353.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.52 : 938.42 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.52/938.42 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.52x = 938.42 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.52x = 221,016.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,016.68/625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.33

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