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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.18, 846 and 239.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.18, 846 and 239.37 is: 358.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.18 : 846 = 239.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.18/846 = 239.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.18x = 846 × 239.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.18x = 202,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,507.02/564.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.94

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