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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.86, 632.24 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.86, 632.24 and 239.34 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.86 : 632.24 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.86/632.24 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.86x = 632.24 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.86x = 151,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,320.32/421.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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