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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.32, 632.92 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.32, 632.92 and 239.60 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.32 : 632.92 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.32/632.92 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.32x = 632.92 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.32x = 151,647.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,647.63/422.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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