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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.38, 632.08 and 238.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.38, 632.08 and 238.77 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.38 : 632.08 = 238.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.38/632.08 = 238.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.38x = 632.08 × 238.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.38x = 150,921.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,921.74/421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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