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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.44, 631.54 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.44, 631.54 and 238.38 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.44 : 631.54 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.44/631.54 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.44x = 631.54 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.44x = 150,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,546.51/421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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