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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.22, 632.00 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.22, 632.00 and 238.77 is: 358.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.22 : 632.00 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.22/632.00 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.22x = 632.00 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.22x = 150,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,903.24/421.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.25

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