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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.28, 939.42 and 236.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.28, 939.42 and 236.22 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.28 : 939.42 = 236.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.28/939.42 = 236.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.28x = 939.42 × 236.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.28x = 221,909.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,909.79/626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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