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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.34, 632.16 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.34, 632.16 and 238.91 is: 358.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.34 : 632.16 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.34/632.16 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.34x = 632.16 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.34x = 151,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,026.18/421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.45

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