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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.67, 943.17 and 238.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.67, 943.17 and 238.67 is: 358.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.67 : 943.17 = 238.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.67/943.17 = 238.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.67x = 943.17 × 238.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.67x = 225,108.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,108.74/628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.07

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