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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.94, 943.26 and 238.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.94, 943.26 and 238.98 is: 358.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.94 : 943.26 = 238.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.94/943.26 = 238.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.94x = 943.26 × 238.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.94x = 225,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,419.08/628.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.41

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