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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.13, 938.89 and 230.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.13, 938.89 and 230.65 is: 345.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.13 : 938.89 = 230.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.13/938.89 = 230.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.13x = 938.89 × 230.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.13x = 216,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,552.92/626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.86

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