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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.48, 682.92 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.48, 682.92 and 239.21 is: 358.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.48 : 682.92 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.48/682.92 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.48x = 682.92 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.48x = 163,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,361.29/455.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.66

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