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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.36, 631.59 and 237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.36, 631.59 and 237.95 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.36 : 631.59 = 237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.36/631.59 = 237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.36x = 631.59 × 237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.36x = 150,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,283.68/420.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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