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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.63, 631.11 and 238.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.63, 631.11 and 238.17 is: 357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.63 : 631.11 = 238.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.63/631.11 = 238.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.63x = 631.11 × 238.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.63x = 150,311.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,311.47/420.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.35

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