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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.64, 938.30 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.64, 938.30 and 240.88 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.64 : 938.30 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.64/938.30 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.64x = 938.30 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.64x = 226,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,017.70/625.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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