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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.12, 939.60 and 236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.12, 939.60 and 236.48 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.12 : 939.60 = 236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.12/939.60 = 236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.12x = 939.60 × 236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.12x = 222,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,196.61/626.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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