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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.46, 943.56 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.46, 943.56 and 239.22 is: 358.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.46 : 943.56 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.46/943.56 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.46x = 943.56 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.46x = 225,718.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,718.42/629.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.59

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