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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.26, 631.41 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.26, 631.41 and 238.50 is: 357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.26 : 631.41 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.26/631.41 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.26x = 631.41 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.26x = 150,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,591.29/421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.48

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