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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.26, 682.86 and 238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.26, 682.86 and 238.96 is: 358.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.26 : 682.86 = 238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.26/682.86 = 238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.26x = 682.86 × 238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.26x = 163,176.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,176.23/455.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.42

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