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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.44, 633.91 and 237.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.44, 633.91 and 237.74 is: 356.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.44 : 633.91 = 237.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.44/633.91 = 237.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.44x = 633.91 × 237.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.44x = 150,703.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,703.45/422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.74

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