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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.54, 630.87 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.54, 630.87 and 239.10 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.54 : 630.87 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.54/630.87 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.54x = 630.87 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.54x = 150,841.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,841.02/420.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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