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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.08, 940.68 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.08, 940.68 and 237.23 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.08 : 940.68 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.08/940.68 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.08x = 940.68 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.08x = 223,157.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,157.52/627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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