Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 942 and 243.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 628, 942 and 243.52 is: 365.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
628 : 942 = 243.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
628/942 = 243.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
628x = 942 × 243.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
628x = 229,395.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,395.84/628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365.28
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