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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 942.48 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 942.48 and 243.44 is: 365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 942.48 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/942.48 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 942.48 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 229,437.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,437.33/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.25

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