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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.94, 682.83 and 238.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.94, 682.83 and 238.86 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.94 : 682.83 = 238.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.94/682.83 = 238.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.94x = 682.83 × 238.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.94x = 163,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,100.77/455.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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