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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.55, 846.82 and 239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.55, 846.82 and 239.92 is: 359.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.55 : 846.82 = 239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.55/846.82 = 239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.55x = 846.82 × 239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.55x = 203,165.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,165.28/564.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.87

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