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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.11, 684.23 and 239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.11, 684.23 and 239.70 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.11 : 684.23 = 239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.11/684.23 = 239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.11x = 684.23 × 239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.11x = 164,008.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,008.73/456.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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