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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 942.18 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 942.18 and 243.36 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 942.18 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/942.18 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 942.18 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 229,288.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,288.92/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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