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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.03, 683.60 and 239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.03, 683.60 and 239.16 is: 358.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.03 : 683.60 = 239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.03/683.60 = 239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.03x = 683.60 × 239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.03x = 163,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,488.58/456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.50

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