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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564.96, 846.18 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564.96, 846.18 and 239.34 is: 358.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564.96 : 846.18 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564.96/846.18 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564.96x = 846.18 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564.96x = 202,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,524.72/564.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.48

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