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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.10, 633.51 and 239.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.10, 633.51 and 239.67 is: 359.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.10 : 633.51 = 239.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.10/633.51 = 239.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.10x = 633.51 × 239.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.10x = 151,833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,833.34/422.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.71

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