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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.09, 632.54 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.09, 632.54 and 239.10 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.09 : 632.54 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.09/632.54 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.09x = 632.54 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.09x = 151,240.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,240.31/422.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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