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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.14, 940.32 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.14, 940.32 and 237.13 is: 355.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.14 : 940.32 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.14/940.32 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.14x = 940.32 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.14x = 222,978.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,978.08/627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.55

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