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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.15, 938.67 and 241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.15, 938.67 and 241.67 is: 362.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.15 : 938.67 = 241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.15/938.67 = 241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.15x = 938.67 × 241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.15x = 226,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,848.38/626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.29

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