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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.42, 941.16 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.42, 941.16 and 237.42 is: 356.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.42 : 941.16 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.42/941.16 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.42x = 941.16 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.42x = 223,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,450.21/627.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.14

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