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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.52, 942.22 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.52, 942.22 and 243.68 is: 365.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.52 : 942.22 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.52/942.22 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.52x = 942.22 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.52x = 229,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,600.17/628.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.30

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