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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 680.91 and 238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 680.91 and 238.18 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 680.91 = 238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/680.91 = 238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 680.91 × 238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 162,179.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,179.14/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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