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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 938.31 and 235.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 938.31 and 235.72 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 938.31 = 235.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/938.31 = 235.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 938.31 × 235.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 221,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,178.43/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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