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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.21, 939.14 and 236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.21, 939.14 and 236.42 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.21 : 939.14 = 236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.21/939.14 = 236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.21x = 939.14 × 236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.21x = 222,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,030.01/626.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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