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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.06, 629.63 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.06, 629.63 and 234.76 is: 351.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.06 : 629.63 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.06/629.63 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.06x = 629.63 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.06x = 147,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,810.95/420.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.88

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