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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.12, 683.37 and 239.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.12, 683.37 and 239.85 is: 359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.12 : 683.37 = 239.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.12/683.37 = 239.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.12x = 683.37 × 239.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.12x = 163,906.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,906.29/456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.35

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