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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.08, 632.80 and 239.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.08, 632.80 and 239.32 is: 358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.08 : 632.80 = 239.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.08/632.80 = 239.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.08x = 632.80 × 239.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.08x = 151,441.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,441.70/422.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.80

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