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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.34, 942.39 and 238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.34, 942.39 and 238.21 is: 357.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.34 : 942.39 = 238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.34/942.39 = 238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.34x = 942.39 × 238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.34x = 224,485.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,485.53/628.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.27

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