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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.10, 942.30 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.10, 942.30 and 238.13 is: 357.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.10 : 942.30 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.10/942.30 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.10x = 942.30 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.10x = 224,385.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,385.19/628.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.25

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