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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.47, 630.75 and 238.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.47, 630.75 and 238.22 is: 357.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.47 : 630.75 = 238.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.47/630.75 = 238.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.47x = 630.75 × 238.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.47x = 150,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,257.27/420.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.36

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