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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.98, 632.97 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.98, 632.97 and 239.55 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.98 : 632.97 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.98/632.97 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.98x = 632.97 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.98x = 151,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,627.96/421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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