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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421, 631.92 and 238.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421, 631.92 and 238.60 is: 358.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421 : 631.92 = 238.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421/631.92 = 238.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421x = 631.92 × 238.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421x = 150,776.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,776.11/421
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.14

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