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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.98, 631.11 and 233.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.98, 631.11 and 233.42 is: 349.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.98 : 631.11 = 233.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.98/631.11 = 233.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.98x = 631.11 × 233.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.98x = 147,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,313.70/420.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.93

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