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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.34, 941.08 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.34, 941.08 and 237.22 is: 355.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.34 : 941.08 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.34/941.08 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.34x = 941.08 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.34x = 223,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,243.00/627.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.86

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