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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.36, 939.24 and 236.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.36, 939.24 and 236.06 is: 353.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.36 : 939.24 = 236.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.36/939.24 = 236.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.36x = 939.24 × 236.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.36x = 221,716.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,716.99/626.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.98

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