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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.96, 631.78 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.96, 631.78 and 239.08 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.96 : 631.78 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.96/631.78 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.96x = 631.78 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.96x = 151,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,045.96/421.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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