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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 632.28 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 632.28 and 238.64 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 632.28 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/632.28 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 632.28 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 150,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,887.30/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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