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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.55, 939.29 and 236.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.55, 939.29 and 236.27 is: 354.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.55 : 939.29 = 236.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.55/939.29 = 236.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.55x = 939.29 × 236.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.55x = 221,920.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,920.17/626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.19

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