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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.96, 938.76 and 235.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.96, 938.76 and 235.96 is: 353.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.96 : 938.76 = 235.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.96/938.76 = 235.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.96x = 938.76 × 235.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.96x = 221,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,509.81/625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.87

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