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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.35, 644.02 and 238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.35, 644.02 and 238.19 is: 357.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.35 : 644.02 = 238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.35/644.02 = 238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.35x = 644.02 × 238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.35x = 153,395.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,395.31/429.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.28

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