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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 633.41 and 239.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 633.41 and 239.62 is: 359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 633.41 = 239.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/633.41 = 239.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 633.41 × 239.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 151,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,777.70/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.58

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