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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.91, 940.05 and 236.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.91, 940.05 and 236.90 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.91 : 940.05 = 236.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.91/940.05 = 236.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.91x = 940.05 × 236.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.91x = 222,693.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,693.14/626.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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