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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 940.26 and 236.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 940.26 and 236.69 is: 354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 940.26 = 236.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/940.26 = 236.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 940.26 × 236.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 222,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,545.44/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.96

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