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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.71, 940.11 and 236.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.71, 940.11 and 236.62 is: 354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.71 : 940.11 = 236.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.71/940.11 = 236.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.71x = 940.11 × 236.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.71x = 222,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,448.83/626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.95

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