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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.64, 683.61 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.64, 683.61 and 239.16 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.64 : 683.61 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.64/683.61 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.64x = 683.61 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.64x = 163,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,492.17/455.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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