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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.35, 633.03 and 239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.35, 633.03 and 239.87 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.35 : 633.03 = 239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.35/633.03 = 239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.35x = 633.03 × 239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.35x = 151,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,845.59/422.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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