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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 634.74 and 238.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 634.74 and 238.32 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 634.74 = 238.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/634.74 = 238.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 634.74 × 238.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 151,271.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,271.24/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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