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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.93, 681.99 and 238.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.93, 681.99 and 238.30 is: 357.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.93 : 681.99 = 238.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.93/681.99 = 238.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.93x = 681.99 × 238.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.93x = 162,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,518.22/454.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.24

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