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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.97, 938.81 and 236.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.97, 938.81 and 236.01 is: 353.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.97 : 938.81 = 236.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.97/938.81 = 236.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.97x = 938.81 × 236.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.97x = 221,567.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,567.37/625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.96

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