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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.09, 630.18 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.09, 630.18 and 237.66 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.09 : 630.18 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.09/630.18 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.09x = 630.18 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.09x = 149,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,768.58/420.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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