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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.06, 630.78 and 237.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.06, 630.78 and 237.90 is: 356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.06 : 630.78 = 237.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.06/630.78 = 237.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.06x = 630.78 × 237.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.06x = 150,062.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,062.56/421.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.39

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