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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 632.79 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 632.79 and 236.77 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 632.79 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/632.79 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 632.79 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 149,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,824.77/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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