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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.22, 944.03 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.22, 944.03 and 239.40 is: 359.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.22 : 944.03 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.22/944.03 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.22x = 944.03 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.22x = 225,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,999.59/629.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.17

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