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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.33, 630.68 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.33, 630.68 and 237.45 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.33 : 630.68 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.33/630.68 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.33x = 630.68 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.33x = 149,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,753.78/420.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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