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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.37, 682.44 and 239.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.37, 682.44 and 239.10 is: 358.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.37 : 682.44 = 239.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.37/682.44 = 239.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.37x = 682.44 × 239.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.37x = 163,171.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,171.40/455.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.33

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