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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.14, 630.27 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.14, 630.27 and 237.62 is: 356.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.14 : 630.27 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.14/630.27 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.14x = 630.27 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.14x = 149,761.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,761.61/420.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.46

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