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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.21, 942.18 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.21, 942.18 and 238.14 is: 357.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.21 : 942.18 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.21/942.18 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.21x = 942.18 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.21x = 224,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,371.19/628.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.16

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