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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 684.06 and 239.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 684.06 and 239.40 is: 359.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 684.06 = 239.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/684.06 = 239.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 684.06 × 239.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 163,763.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,763.96/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.48

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