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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.89, 633.49 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.89, 633.49 and 239.76 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.89 : 633.49 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.89/633.49 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.89x = 633.49 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.89x = 151,884.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,884.96/422.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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