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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.11, 630.44 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.11, 630.44 and 237.86 is: 356.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.11 : 630.44 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.11/630.44 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.11x = 630.44 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.11x = 149,955.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,955.27/420.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.94

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