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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.69, 633.42 and 239.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.69, 633.42 and 239.63 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.69 : 633.42 = 239.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.69/633.42 = 239.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.69x = 633.42 × 239.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.69x = 151,783.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,783.27/422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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