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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 938.43 and 235.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 938.43 and 235.90 is: 353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 938.43 = 235.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/938.43 = 235.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 938.43 × 235.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 221,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,375.64/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.66

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