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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 632.17 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 632.17 and 239.32 is: 358.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 632.17 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/632.17 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 632.17 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 151,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,290.92/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.60

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