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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.03, 940.23 and 236.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.03, 940.23 and 236.93 is: 355.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.03 : 940.23 = 236.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.03/940.23 = 236.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.03x = 940.23 × 236.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.03x = 222,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,763.99/627.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.27

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