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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.98, 630.65 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.98, 630.65 and 238.50 is: 357.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.98 : 630.65 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.98/630.65 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.98x = 630.65 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.98x = 150,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,410.62/420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.29

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