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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.31, 939.72 and 236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.31, 939.72 and 236.49 is: 354.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.31 : 939.72 = 236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.31/939.72 = 236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.31x = 939.72 × 236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.31x = 222,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,234.38/626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.83

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