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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.22, 633.50 and 239.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.22, 633.50 and 239.77 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.22 : 633.50 = 239.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.22/633.50 = 239.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.22x = 633.50 × 239.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.22x = 151,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,894.30/422.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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