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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.08, 631.86 and 238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.08, 631.86 and 238.68 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.08 : 631.86 = 238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.08/631.86 = 238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.08x = 631.86 × 238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.08x = 150,812.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,812.34/421.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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