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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.94, 631.86 and 238.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.94, 631.86 and 238.69 is: 358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.94 : 631.86 = 238.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.94/631.86 = 238.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.94x = 631.86 × 238.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.94x = 150,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,818.66/420.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.29

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