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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.11, 631.67 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.11, 631.67 and 238.50 is: 357.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.11 : 631.67 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.11/631.67 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.11x = 631.67 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.11x = 150,652.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,652.10/421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.75

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