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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.52, 633.80 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.52, 633.80 and 239.50 is: 359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.52 : 633.80 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.52/633.80 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.52x = 633.80 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.52x = 151,795.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,795.10/422.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.26

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