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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.22, 941.77 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.22, 941.77 and 238.15 is: 357.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.22 : 941.77 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.22/941.77 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.22x = 941.77 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.22x = 224,284.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,284.00/628.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.01

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