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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.26, 632.16 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.26, 632.16 and 239.04 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.26 : 632.16 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.26/632.16 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.26x = 632.16 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.26x = 151,111.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,111.53/421.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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