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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.56, 683.26 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.56, 683.26 and 238.92 is: 358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.56 : 683.26 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.56/683.26 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.56x = 683.26 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.56x = 163,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,244.48/455.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.34

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