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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.38, 940.03 and 236.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.38, 940.03 and 236.76 is: 355.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.38 : 940.03 = 236.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.38/940.03 = 236.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.38x = 940.03 × 236.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.38x = 222,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,560.91/626.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.31

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