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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.67, 632.97 and 239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.67, 632.97 and 239.28 is: 359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.67 : 632.97 = 239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.67/632.97 = 239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.67x = 632.97 × 239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.67x = 151,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,457.06/421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.19

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