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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.11, 846.08 and 239.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.11, 846.08 and 239.55 is: 359.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.11 : 846.08 = 239.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.11/846.08 = 239.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.11x = 846.08 × 239.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.11x = 202,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,678.46/564.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.29

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