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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.62, 631.95 and 238.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.62, 631.95 and 238.62 is: 357.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.62 : 631.95 = 238.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.62/631.95 = 238.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.62x = 631.95 × 238.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.62x = 150,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,795.91/421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.66

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