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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.50, 631.32 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.50, 631.32 and 238.50 is: 357.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.50 : 631.32 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.50/631.32 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.50x = 631.32 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.50x = 150,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,569.82/421.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.22

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