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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.96, 633.02 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.96, 633.02 and 239.76 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.96 : 633.02 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.96/633.02 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.96x = 633.02 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.96x = 151,771.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,771.68/422.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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