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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.55, 939.48 and 231.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.55, 939.48 and 231.07 is: 346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.55 : 939.48 = 231.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.55/939.48 = 231.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.55x = 939.48 × 231.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.55x = 217,080.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,080.95/626.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.47

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