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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.28, 633.22 and 239.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.28, 633.22 and 239.83 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.28 : 633.22 = 239.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.28/633.22 = 239.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.28x = 633.22 × 239.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.28x = 151,862.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,862.97/422.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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