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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.98, 944.82 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.98, 944.82 and 239.92 is: 359.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.98 : 944.82 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.98/944.82 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.98x = 944.82 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.98x = 226,681.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,681.21/629.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.82

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