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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.30, 632.82 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.30, 632.82 and 239.74 is: 359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.30 : 632.82 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.30/632.82 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.30x = 632.82 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.30x = 151,712.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,712.27/422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.25

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