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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 846.33 and 239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 846.33 and 239.53 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 846.33 = 239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/846.33 = 239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 846.33 × 239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 202,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,721.42/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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