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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.28, 942.25 and 238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.28, 942.25 and 238.27 is: 357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.28 : 942.25 = 238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.28/942.25 = 238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.28x = 942.25 × 238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.28x = 224,509.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,509.91/628.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.34

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