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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.72, 631.24 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.72, 631.24 and 238.32 is: 357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.72 : 631.24 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.72/631.24 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.72x = 631.24 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.72x = 150,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,437.12/420.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.57

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