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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.98, 633.42 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.98, 633.42 and 239.58 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.98 : 633.42 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.98/633.42 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.98x = 633.42 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.98x = 151,754.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,754.76/421.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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