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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.48, 632.82 and 239.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.48, 632.82 and 239.02 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.48 : 632.82 = 239.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.48/632.82 = 239.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.48x = 632.82 × 239.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.48x = 151,256.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,256.64/421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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