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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.75, 940.17 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.75, 940.17 and 231.54 is: 347.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.75 : 940.17 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.75/940.17 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.75x = 940.17 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.75x = 217,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,686.96/626.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.33

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