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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.53, 632.21 and 238.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.53, 632.21 and 238.83 is: 358.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.53 : 632.21 = 238.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.53/632.21 = 238.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.53x = 632.21 × 238.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.53x = 150,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,989.52/421.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.19

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