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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.68, 942.96 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.68, 942.96 and 238.68 is: 358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.68 : 942.96 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.68/942.96 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.68x = 942.96 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.68x = 225,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,065.69/628.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.00

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