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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.39, 631.40 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.39, 631.40 and 238.14 is: 357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.39 : 631.40 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.39/631.40 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.39x = 631.40 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.39x = 150,360.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,360.41/420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.67

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