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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.88, 938.92 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.88, 938.92 and 235.83 is: 353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.88 : 938.92 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.88/938.92 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.88x = 938.92 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.88x = 221,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,425.50/625.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.78

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