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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 942.04 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 942.04 and 232.79 is: 349.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 942.04 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/942.04 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 942.04 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 219,292.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,292.20/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.11

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