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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.35, 632.43 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.35, 632.43 and 238.92 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.35 : 632.43 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.35/632.43 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.35x = 632.43 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.35x = 151,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,100.18/421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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