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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.69, 683.60 and 239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.69, 683.60 and 239.21 is: 358.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.69 : 683.60 = 239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.69/683.60 = 239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.69x = 683.60 × 239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.69x = 163,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,521.14/455.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.85

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