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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 631.47 and 238.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 631.47 and 238.55 is: 357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 631.47 = 238.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/631.47 = 238.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 631.47 × 238.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 150,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,637.17/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.86

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