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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.88, 943.16 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.88, 943.16 and 238.91 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.88 : 943.16 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.88/943.16 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.88x = 943.16 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.88x = 225,333.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,333.31/628.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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