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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 683.64 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 683.64 and 239.16 is: 358.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 683.64 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/683.64 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 683.64 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 163,499.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,499.34/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.93

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