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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.60, 683.92 and 239.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.60, 683.92 and 239.12 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.60 : 683.92 = 239.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.60/683.92 = 239.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.60x = 683.92 × 239.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.60x = 163,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,538.95/455.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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