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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.39, 632.50 and 239.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.39, 632.50 and 239.06 is: 357.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.39 : 632.50 = 239.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.39/632.50 = 239.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.39x = 632.50 × 239.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.39x = 151,205.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,205.45/422.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.98

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