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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.65, 634.90 and 238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.65, 634.90 and 238.70 is: 357.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.65 : 634.90 = 238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.65/634.90 = 238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.65x = 634.90 × 238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.65x = 151,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,550.63/423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.73

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