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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.89, 633.10 and 239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.89, 633.10 and 239.41 is: 359.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.89 : 633.10 = 239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.89/633.10 = 239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.89x = 633.10 × 239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.89x = 151,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,570.47/421.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.27

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