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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.53, 681.79 and 238.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.53, 681.79 and 238.08 is: 357.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.53 : 681.79 = 238.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.53/681.79 = 238.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.53x = 681.79 × 238.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.53x = 162,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,320.56/454.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.12

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