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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422, 632.44 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422, 632.44 and 239.44 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422 : 632.44 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422/632.44 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422x = 632.44 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422x = 151,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,431.43/422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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