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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.18, 632.66 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.18, 632.66 and 239.63 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.18 : 632.66 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.18/632.66 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.18x = 632.66 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.18x = 151,599.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,599.95/422.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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