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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.21, 846.38 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.21, 846.38 and 239.47 is: 359.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.21 : 846.38 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.21/846.38 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.21x = 846.38 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.21x = 202,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,681.10/564.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.23

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