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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 632.21 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 632.21 and 238.95 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 632.21 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/632.21 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 632.21 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 151,065.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,065.38/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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