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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.16, 845.52 and 239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.16, 845.52 and 239.08 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.16 : 845.52 = 239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.16/845.52 = 239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.16x = 845.52 × 239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.16x = 202,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,146.92/564.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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