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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 631.17 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 631.17 and 238.20 is: 357.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 631.17 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/631.17 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 631.17 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 150,344.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,344.69/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.35

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