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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.93, 682.25 and 238.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.93, 682.25 and 238.39 is: 357.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.93 : 682.25 = 238.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.93/682.25 = 238.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.93x = 682.25 × 238.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.93x = 162,638.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,638.17/454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.51

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