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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.90, 938.86 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.90, 938.86 and 235.86 is: 353.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.90 : 938.86 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.90/938.86 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.90x = 938.86 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.90x = 221,439.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,439.52/625.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.79

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