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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.29, 636.20 and 239.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.29, 636.20 and 239.42 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.29 : 636.20 = 239.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.29/636.20 = 239.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.29x = 636.20 × 239.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.29x = 152,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,314.63/424.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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