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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.08, 938.84 and 236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.08, 938.84 and 236.17 is: 354.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.08 : 938.84 = 236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.08/938.84 = 236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.08x = 938.84 × 236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.08x = 221,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,721.88/626.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.14

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