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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 681.18 and 238.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 681.18 and 238.12 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 681.18 = 238.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/681.18 = 238.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 681.18 × 238.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 162,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,202.58/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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