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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.66, 682.26 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.66, 682.26 and 238.36 is: 357.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.66 : 682.26 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.66/682.26 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.66x = 682.26 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.66x = 162,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,623.49/454.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.68

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