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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 632.52 and 239.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.65, 632.52 and 239.13 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.65 : 632.52 = 239.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.65/632.52 = 239.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.65x = 632.52 × 239.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.65x = 151,254.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,254.51/421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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