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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.56, 938.17 and 235.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.56, 938.17 and 235.45 is: 353.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.56 : 938.17 = 235.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.56/938.17 = 235.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.56x = 938.17 × 235.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.56x = 220,892.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,892.13/625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.11

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