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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.55, 937.70 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.55, 937.70 and 235.30 is: 352.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.55 : 937.70 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.55/937.70 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.55x = 937.70 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.55x = 220,640.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,640.81/625.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.71

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