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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 632.21 and 238.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 632.21 and 238.82 is: 358.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 632.21 = 238.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/632.21 = 238.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 632.21 × 238.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 150,980.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,980.04/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.18

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