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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.05, 630.84 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.05, 630.84 and 238.14 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.05 : 630.84 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.05/630.84 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.05x = 630.84 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.05x = 150,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,228.24/421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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