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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.74, 940.14 and 236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.74, 940.14 and 236.70 is: 355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.74 : 940.14 = 236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.74/940.14 = 236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.74x = 940.14 × 236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.74x = 222,531.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,531.14/626.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.06

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