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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.11, 633.44 and 239.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.11, 633.44 and 239.86 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.11 : 633.44 = 239.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.11/633.44 = 239.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.11x = 633.44 × 239.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.11x = 151,936.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,936.92/422.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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