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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.06, 941.82 and 238.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.06, 941.82 and 238.05 is: 356.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.06 : 941.82 = 238.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.06/941.82 = 238.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.06x = 941.82 × 238.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.06x = 224,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,200.25/628.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.97

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