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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.02, 684.15 and 239.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.02, 684.15 and 239.54 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.02 : 684.15 = 239.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.02/684.15 = 239.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.02x = 684.15 × 239.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.02x = 163,881.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,881.29/456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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