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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.30, 630.22 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.30, 630.22 and 234.92 is: 352.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.30 : 630.22 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.30/630.22 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.30x = 630.22 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.30x = 148,051.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,051.28/420.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.25

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