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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.54, 632.58 and 238.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.54, 632.58 and 238.75 is: 358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.54 : 632.58 = 238.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.54/632.58 = 238.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.54x = 632.58 × 238.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.54x = 151,028.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,028.48/421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.28

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