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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.64, 631.96 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.64, 631.96 and 239.16 is: 358.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.64 : 631.96 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.64/631.96 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.64x = 631.96 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.64x = 151,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,139.55/421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.46

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