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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.40, 682.70 and 238.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.40, 682.70 and 238.73 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.40 : 682.70 = 238.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.40/682.70 = 238.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.40x = 682.70 × 238.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.40x = 162,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,976.36/455.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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