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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.59, 938.45 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.59, 938.45 and 235.47 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.59 : 938.45 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.59/938.45 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.59x = 938.45 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.59x = 220,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,977.41/625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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