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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.08, 629.32 and 236.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.08, 629.32 and 236.88 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.08 : 629.32 = 236.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.08/629.32 = 236.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.08x = 629.32 × 236.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.08x = 149,073.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,073.32/420.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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