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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.45, 630.85 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.45, 630.85 and 237.93 is: 356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.45 : 630.85 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.45/630.85 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.45x = 630.85 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.45x = 150,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,098.14/420.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.99

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