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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.86, 631.31 and 238.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.86, 631.31 and 238.40 is: 357.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.86 : 631.31 = 238.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.86/631.31 = 238.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.86x = 631.31 × 238.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.86x = 150,504.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,504.30/420.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.61

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