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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.60, 631.56 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.60, 631.56 and 238.72 is: 357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.60 : 631.56 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.60/631.56 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.60x = 631.56 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.60x = 150,766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,766.00/421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.60

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