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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.33, 681.18 and 238.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.33, 681.18 and 238.06 is: 356.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.33 : 681.18 = 238.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.33/681.18 = 238.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.33x = 681.18 × 238.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.33x = 162,161.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,161.71/454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.92

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