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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.48, 942.71 and 153.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.48, 942.71 and 153.56 is: 230.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.48 : 942.71 = 153.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.48/942.71 = 153.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.48x = 942.71 × 153.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.48x = 144,757.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,757.07/628.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.33

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