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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.18, 630.60 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.18, 630.60 and 235.60 is: 352.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.18 : 630.60 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.18/630.60 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.18x = 630.60 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.18x = 148,569.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,569.36/421.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.75

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