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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.43, 940.11 and 236.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.43, 940.11 and 236.81 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.43 : 940.11 = 236.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.43/940.11 = 236.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.43x = 940.11 × 236.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.43x = 222,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,627.45/626.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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