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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.24, 682.56 and 238.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.24, 682.56 and 238.64 is: 357.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.24 : 682.56 = 238.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.24/682.56 = 238.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.24x = 682.56 × 238.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.24x = 162,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,886.12/455.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.80

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