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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 636.46 and 239.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 636.46 and 239.29 is: 358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 636.46 = 239.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/636.46 = 239.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 636.46 × 239.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 152,295.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,295.33/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.80

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