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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 630.73 and 238.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 630.73 and 238.15 is: 356.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 630.73 = 238.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/630.73 = 238.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 630.73 × 238.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 150,208.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,208.35/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.69

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