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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 681.12 and 238.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 681.12 and 238.04 is: 356.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 681.12 = 238.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/681.12 = 238.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 681.12 × 238.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 162,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,133.80/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.42

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