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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.32, 630.72 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.32, 630.72 and 238.14 is: 356.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.32 : 630.72 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.32/630.72 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.32x = 630.72 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.32x = 150,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,199.66/421.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.50

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