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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.12, 631.17 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.12, 631.17 and 238.14 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.12 : 631.17 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.12/631.17 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.12x = 631.17 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.12x = 150,306.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,306.82/421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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