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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.57, 630.27 and 237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.57, 630.27 and 237.69 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.57 : 630.27 = 237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.57/630.27 = 237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.57x = 630.27 × 237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.57x = 149,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,808.88/420.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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