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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.47, 632.25 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.47, 632.25 and 239.22 is: 358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.47 : 632.25 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.47/632.25 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.47x = 632.25 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.47x = 151,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,246.85/421.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.86

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