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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.18, 683.06 and 238.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.18, 683.06 and 238.91 is: 358.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.18 : 683.06 = 238.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.18/683.06 = 238.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.18x = 683.06 × 238.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.18x = 163,185.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,185.25/455.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.51

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