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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.26, 938.74 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.26, 938.74 and 236.00 is: 353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.26 : 938.74 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.26/938.74 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.26x = 938.74 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.26x = 221,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,537.95/626.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.75

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