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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.80, 632.70 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.80, 632.70 and 239.07 is: 358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.80 : 632.70 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.80/632.70 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.80x = 632.70 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.80x = 151,259.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,259.59/421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.61

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