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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.59, 942.69 and 238.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.59, 942.69 and 238.31 is: 357.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.59 : 942.69 = 238.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.59/942.69 = 238.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.59x = 942.69 × 238.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.59x = 224,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,647.74/628.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.38

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