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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456, 683.16 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456, 683.16 and 238.92 is: 357.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456 : 683.16 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456/683.16 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456x = 683.16 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456x = 163,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,220.59/456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.94

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