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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 941.82 and 238.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 941.82 and 238.13 is: 357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 941.82 = 238.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/941.82 = 238.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 941.82 × 238.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 224,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,270.89/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.04

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