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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.46, 682.22 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.46, 682.22 and 238.38 is: 357.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.46 : 682.22 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.46/682.22 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.46x = 682.22 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.46x = 162,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,627.60/455.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.06

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