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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.18, 944.12 and 239.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.18, 944.12 and 239.44 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.18 : 944.12 = 239.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.18/944.12 = 239.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.18x = 944.12 × 239.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.18x = 226,060.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,060.09/629.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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