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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.83, 939.21 and 236.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.83, 939.21 and 236.21 is: 354.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.83 : 939.21 = 236.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.83/939.21 = 236.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.83x = 939.21 × 236.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.83x = 221,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,850.79/625.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.49

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