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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.63, 940.56 and 237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.63, 940.56 and 237.22 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.63 : 940.56 = 237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.63/940.56 = 237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.63x = 940.56 × 237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.63x = 223,119.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,119.64/627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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