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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 942.06 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 942.06 and 238.08 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 942.06 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/942.06 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 942.06 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 224,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,285.64/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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