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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.16, 940.70 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.16, 940.70 and 237.01 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.16 : 940.70 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.16/940.70 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.16x = 940.70 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.16x = 222,955.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,955.31/627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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