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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 683.22 and 238.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 683.22 and 238.36 is: 358.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 683.22 = 238.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/683.22 = 238.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 683.22 × 238.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 162,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,852.32/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.04

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