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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626.96, 940.46 and 236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626.96, 940.46 and 236.92 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626.96 : 940.46 = 236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626.96/940.46 = 236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626.96x = 940.46 × 236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626.96x = 222,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,812.02/626.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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