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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.20, 682.58 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.20, 682.58 and 238.72 is: 357.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.20 : 682.58 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.20/682.58 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.20x = 682.58 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.20x = 162,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,945.50/455.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.96

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