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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.62, 682.21 and 238.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.62, 682.21 and 238.74 is: 357.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.62 : 682.21 = 238.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.62/682.21 = 238.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.62x = 682.21 × 238.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.62x = 162,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,870.82/455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.47

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