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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.74, 631.33 and 238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.74, 631.33 and 238.49 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.74 : 631.33 = 238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.74/631.33 = 238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.74x = 631.33 × 238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.74x = 150,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,566.98/420.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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