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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.59, 633.67 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.59, 633.67 and 239.85 is: 359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.59 : 633.67 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.59/633.67 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.59x = 633.67 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.59x = 151,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,985.75/422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.65

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