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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.44, 682.68 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.44, 682.68 and 239.12 is: 358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.44 : 682.68 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.44/682.68 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.44x = 682.68 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.44x = 163,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,242.44/455.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.43

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