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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.80, 944.88 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.80, 944.88 and 239.92 is: 359.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.80 : 944.88 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.80/944.88 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.80x = 944.88 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.80x = 226,695.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,695.61/629.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.95

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